Metcalfa honeydew honey

Honeydew honey from the secretions of the planthopper Metcalfa pruinosa, which feeds on vines, fruit trees and hedges. Dark amber to almost black and thick, it stays liquid for a long time.

Origin

northern Italy (Veneto), throughout Italy

Colour

120 mm · dark amber

Taste

tangy, salty edge, malt, dried fruit

Crystallization

slow

Season

Plant

Metcalfa pruinosa (na různých dřevinách)

Colour varies by year and place; the value given is typical.

The insect comes from the Americas; it was first recorded in Italy near Treviso in 1979 and has since spread across the country.